Hajj

quote from Qur’an

proclaim to the people the Hajj

basic information

simple white clothes equal in front of Allah, in Makkah

first

seven anti-clockwise circuits of Ka’aba

second

Sa’y, seven journeys between hills of Safa and Marwa, draw water from Zamzam Well

story behind Zamzam Well

Hajar (Ibrahim wife/servant) searched for water for his son, Allah made well

third

stand and pray for Allahs forgiveness on Mount Aratat

story behind Mount Aratat

Adam was forgiven, day of judgement will take place

fourth

spend night at valley Muzdalifa, collect pebbles

fifth

throw pebbles at three pillars in Mina, symbolise driving devil away

effect on Muslims

helps faith, unity between muslims, cleanses sins

quote from hadith about sins being cleansed at Hajj

he will return as if he were born anew